Word
feverish
Phoneticsfever·ish
US/ˈfivɝɪʃ/
UK/fˈiːvəɹɪʃ/
Definition
adj. having a very high temperature, or showing signs of a serious illness. It can also describe something that is very fast, active, or full of excitement.
adj. characterised by a high body temperature or a state of delirium; alternatively, describing a state of intense activity, excitement, or rapid development.
Examples
“He felt feverish and had a high temperature.”
“The city experienced a feverish rush to buy tickets for the concert before the gates opened.”
“The market saw a feverish rise in property prices as investors scrambled to capitalise on the sudden economic boom.”
Examples
simple
“He felt feverish and had a high temperature.”
contextual
“The city experienced a feverish rush to buy tickets for the concert before the gates opened.”
complex
“The market saw a feverish rise in property prices as investors scrambled to capitalise on the sudden economic boom.”
Real-World Examples
“If you were to get sick with monkeypox, the first thing you would notice is flu-like symptoms - feeling tired, generally unwell and feverish.” “The mother, a young Polish woman named Marusa, was feverish and weak.” Etymology
From fever + -ish.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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